HB1738Introduced in the House
In corporate power relating to boroughs, further providing for specific powers; in veterans' affairs relating to boroughs, further providing for care and erection of memorials; in corporate powers relating to third class cities, providing for control, maintenance and repair of memorials; in veterans' affairs relating to third class cities, further providing for care of memorials; in grounds and buildings, further providing for monuments, memorials and memorial halls to war veterans and for preservation, maintenance, repair and completion of public monuments; and making an editorial change.
Introduced by Robert Freeman, District 136
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An Act amending Titles 8 (Boroughs and Incorporated Towns), 11 (Cities) and 16 (Counties) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in corporate power relating to boroughs, further providing for specific powers; in veterans' affairs relating to boroughs, further providing for care and erection of memorials; in corporate powers relating to third class cities, providing for control, maintenance and repair of memorials; in veterans' affairs relating to third class cities, further providing for care of memorials; in grounds and buildings, further providing for monuments, memorials and memorial halls to war veterans and for preservation, maintenance, repair and completion of public monuments; and making an editorial change.
Where it stands
Referred to Local Government
February 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Floor: PN2544, FINAL PASSAGE · February 2, 2026
198
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
198 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Harkins | 1 | Yes |
| Robert Merski | 2 | Yes |
| Ryan Bizzarro | 3 | Yes |
| Jacob Banta | 4 | Yes |
| Eric Weaknecht | 5 | Yes |
| Bradley Roae | 6 | Yes |
| Parke Wentling | 7 | Yes |
| Aaron Bernstine | 8 | Yes |
| Marla Gallo Brown | 9 | Yes |
| Amen Brown | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred to Local Government
Reported as amended
First consideration
Laid on the table
Removed from table
Second consideration
Re-committed to Appropriations
Re-reported as committed
Third consideration and final passage (198-0)
In the Senate
Referred to Local Government
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